My triplet this week focuses on winter. There are several different contrasts to be found, but one thing my pictures have in common is sharpness/blurrness - an important feature of the art of photography.

The monthly challenge at So Artful Challenges is A little house with something a little bit different. My contribution is called 'and I've got roses in my hair' - because I almost have. I adore roses. It's as simple as that.

The challenge for January at Pixel Dust Photo Art is to choose a word to use as inspiration for 2014. I've chosen appreciation. I want to appreciate even more what I've got - as opposed to wanting new stuff or wishing to see new places. Even old stuff can be beautiful!